Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/09/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ok, here is two answers to your question. If you want to "protect" your tripod get a bag. If you don't mind a few scratches its faster and lighter just with a strap. Alex - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hugh Thompson" <hthompson@ourglobalevent.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 9:49 PM Subject: RE: [Leica] Carrying a tripod > > > > Henry Ting wrote: > > > > > > What's everybody's favorite way to carry a tripod for > > > a) Backpack multi-day trips. > > > b) Day-trip with shoulder bag. > > > > > > Do you guys use either the carrying strap, tripod bag, > > > or just the tying cords on the backpack. > > > > > > Thanks > > I use a dog leash and collar. Thread the leash through the hand loop and > over the head of the tripod. Then take the other end of the leash with the > collar and fasten the collar around the legs. > > Preferably use a thick leash for comfort, about 4 feet in length and made > for a large dog - works very well. > > Woof - Hugh Thompson > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html